BIO

I am a mechanical engineering senior from Lakeland Florida with a interest in cutting edge materials research. I enjoy open ended problem solving and the rigors of project design. My personal goals lie in engineering leadership as I prefer working with a team and motivating others through personal example and solid communication.

CNT Yarn Woven Laminates

Abstract

This research depicts the creation of a method of manufacturing and testing woven CNT yarn panels for use in NASA aerospace application. Initial manufacturing methods include weaving CNT yarns into sheets, densifying sheets in a hot press, applying prepreg of BMI resin to each sheet, then binding multiple woven sheets together into one panel applying fresh resin between sheets and letting it cure. These panels are then tensile tested to determine mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile strength and modulus of elasticity to evaluate the potential usage of such materials in practical industrial settings.

Keywords: Composite, CNT, Materials, Weaving, Loom